Kirkham vs Ribchester

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Kirkham Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Ribchester Lancashire Constabulary

      Kirkham vs Ribchester Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Kirkham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      781 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.5% trend
      8.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Ribchester
      Lancashire Constabulary
      54 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kirkham
      B Ribchester
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      781
      54
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      793
      54
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.5%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.4%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kirkham
      B Ribchester
      Violent Crime
      312 ↑17%
      19 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      201 ↓24%
      12 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      39 ↑50%
      7 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑0%
      4 ↑33%
      Burglary
      13 ↓55%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      76 ↑4%
      3 ↓50%
      Drugs
      14 ↑27%
      0
      Public Order
      30 ↑25%
      2 ↑100%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      19 ↓34%
      3
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑150%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑50%
      0
      Other Crime
      47 ↑4%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ribchester is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 13/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kirkham safer than Ribchester?

      Kirkham has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 781 crimes in the last 12 months. Ribchester has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 54 crimes. Ribchester scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kirkham vs Ribchester?

      Kirkham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ribchester shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kirkham and Ribchester?

      In Kirkham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (312 incidents). In Ribchester, it is Violent Crime (19 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kirkham and Ribchester?

      Kirkham recorded 201 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ribchester recorded 12. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Kirkham vs Ribchester?

      Violent crime in Kirkham totalled 312 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 19 in Ribchester. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kirkham and Ribchester in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kirkham recorded 793 crimes (now 781, a change of -1.5%). Ribchester recorded 54 crimes previously (now 54, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kirkham and Ribchester?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Kirkham has a resolution rate of 8.4% and Ribchester has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kirkham and Ribchester?

      Kirkham falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Ribchester is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Kirkham and Ribchester?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Kirkham or Ribchester on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kirkham and Ribchester. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.